The Lexus RX 400h crossover was produced between 2003 and 2009. This model In its class, it was among the first to be equipped with a hybrid power plant capable of demonstrating impressive dynamics. The engine accelerates a car weighing more than two tons to one hundred kilometers per hour in just seven seconds. In order for such operation powerful car The car manufacturer was safe and provided it with numerous electronic systems. They are able to literally predict what road conditions will develop in the coming seconds and, in accordance with this, the operation of the machine’s components and assemblies is optimized. Thus, it is possible to prevent the occurrence of skids, suppress rolls, and compensate for the most serious driver errors.
In addition, the complex electronic systems contributes to the creation of the highest possible level of comfort in the car interior. Separate climate control equipment will create best mode temperature and humidity, and will do this in automatic mode. The seat positions are adjusted using a servo drive; selected positions can be saved in memory on-board computer. IN initial configuration The car comes with a premium stereo system from famous European and Japanese brands.
Exterior
The Lexus crossover has a dynamic profile, the high edges of the RX 400h hood stamping converge to the side surfaces of the radiator grille formed from numerous vertical slats enclosed in a narrow frame of chromed metal. Large blocks of front light are installed in a vertical position, combining running lights and turn signals. Fog lights are built into the side surfaces of the bumper, and an air intake strip is located between them in the lower part. The roof is inclined at a slight angle, the brake lights follow the design of the headlights, and reflective elements are built into the embossed rear bumper. The body has dimensions of 4740x1845x1705 mm, ground clearance - 190 mm, front/rear track - 1575/1555 mm. The car's own weight is 1835 kg, with fully loaded the weight increases to 2380 kg, a space of 439 liters is allocated for the trunk, it can be increased to 2130 liters.
Interior
The Lexus cabin has a premium, harmonious design, the seats of the RX 400h are covered with high-quality leather in dark shades, the door armrests and console are trimmed with silver inserts. The width of the body made it possible to place in the cabin for rear passengers A spacious sofa at the edges is limited by support bolsters. Air ducts for separate climate control equipment are connected to this sofa. The container mounted to the right of the driver can be moved forward and then the passenger sitting in the center of the sofa will receive more legroom. A wide platform in the front part of the central tunnel is raised to the level of the seats, its plane is decorated with inserts imitating the texture of natural wood. The specified platform naturally turns into the surface of the console inclined at a large angle. A joystick is installed at the transition point automatic transmission, microclimate and function controls are located above it information system. Vertical strips of adjustable airflow deflectors are placed in the side parts of the console. Car audio controls are mounted in the steering wheel spokes, the instrument panel has sporty design. This is expressed in the presence of deep shafts, the central shaft protrudes forward, and the speedometer scale is placed in it.
The hybrid power plant consists of a 276-horsepower gasoline unit with a volume of 3456 cm3 and a 50-liter electric motor. strength In a mixed operating cycle, this unit consumes no more than 11 liters of gasoline, acceleration to hundreds is 7.8 seconds. The engine works in conjunction with a 9-speed automatic transmission.
Details Published: 08/16/2011 17:08 - a car of the Lexus family, produced from 2006 to 2008. Modification RX 400 h. It is one of the popular Japanese hybrid crossovers. Lexus RX400h is unusual SUV class E, High-tech car. There were no special differences with the Lexus RX300 SUV in the interior, but in operational indicators there are differences. The RX400 is 200 kg heavier than the RX300 due to its hybrid engine. This extra weight is easily offset by the extra power power unit. The gasoline engine develops up to 211 hp, then when the gas pedal is pressed, the electric motors turn on, the total power, i.e. the hybrid reaches up to 270 hp.
Technical specifications Lexus RX400h
Body characteristics:
- body type - station wagon
- number of places - 5
- number of doors - 5
- Dimensional data of RX400h:
- length - 4755 mm
- width - 1845 mm
- height - 1675 mm
- ground clearance ( ground clearance) - 190 mm
- tire size - 255/60R17
- wheelbase - 2715 mm
- front wheel track - 1575 mm
- track rear wheels- 1555 mm
- curb weight of the RX 400 h - 2040 kg
- total weight - 2505 kg
RX400 engine characteristics:
- engine type - hybrid engine, that is, together an electric motor + gasoline engine V6
- engine capacity - 3302 cm 3
- engine power - 270 hp, 5600 rpm
- maximum torque - 333 Nm, 1500 rpm
- engine location - the engine is located longitudinally at the front
- type of fuel used - gasoline
- number of valves per cylinder - 4
- compression ratio - 10.5
- cylinder and piston diameter - 92 mm
- piston stroke - 83 mm
- number of valves in the engine - 24
Dynamic characteristics of Lexus RX400h:
- car drive - four-wheel drive
- acceleration to 100 km/h - 8 seconds
- front suspension - independent, spring, monocoque body with subframes, double wishbones, stabilizer lateral stability, coil springs
- rear suspension device - independent, spring, monocoque body with subframes, lower longitudinal and transverse arms, anti-roll bar, coil springs
- front brake type - ventilated disc
- type rear brakes- disk
- maximum speed of Lexus RX400h - 200 km/h
- minimum turning radius - 6.1 meters
- capacity luggage compartment- 439 liters
- Fuel consumption Lexus RX400h: in urban mode - 9 liters per 100 km
- in suburban mode - 7.5 liters per 100 km
- in the combined cycle - 8 liters per 100 km
- capacity fuel tank- 65 liters
Thanks to its outstanding performance, the Lexus px 400 s five-seat all-wheel drive SUV hybrid engine was able to change opinions about hybrid technologies. Powered by this luxury car hybrid installation called V6 Hybrid Sinergy Drive, which consists of a six-cylinder gasoline internal combustion engine and two permanent magnet electric motors. All three motors are used to quickly accelerate the car, so the acceleration time to “hundreds” is only 8 seconds.
With hybrid power equal to 270 hp, heavy car moves with the fuel consumption of a compact sedan.
Along with excellent off-road qualities, comfort and workmanship have been brought to the absolute level, deserving the highest rating.
The hybrid differs in appearance from its predecessor only in the additional air intake, which is located in the center of the front bumper, as well as in the special design of alloy wheels R18, and round fog lights.
In the design and functional equipment of the Lexus RX 400h interior, it is easy to find everything that is in the RX300 with the exception of the trim, for which polished aluminum is used here. Well, and the last thing is the tachometer. This model does not have it, but in its place there is an indicator showing the battery charge.
The workmanship is impeccable - this is the embodiment of the image of a real luxury SUV. Everything is provided here, even special shock-absorbing zones, thanks to which the impact energy is absorbed and the deformation of the interior is prevented. Having gotten acquainted with the car, we can confidently say that the future has arrived, albeit in this car - extraordinary, serial, out of the ordinary, and even the first to be officially delivered to Russia!
Battery high voltage and both electric motors are hidden under the bottom. One of them is located closer to the left front wheel (directly under the gasoline engine), the other has a place on rear axle on right. Japanese designers placed the battery under back row seats, while the interior space was not damaged. And in addition to electric motors, a 3.3-liter V6 and a battery, the car also has a generator, a power control unit and a power divider. And it all works like a special song!
The “singer” in this chorus is a 211-horsepower gasoline engine, which is not a complete analogue of the one installed in the RX 330. The intake, cooling, exhaust and engine management systems have undergone significant modifications. In other words, the motor has been modified to be compatible with electric motors.
Power front engine electrical alternating current with water and oil cooling, is 167 Horse power (!) and can issue 5400 rpm.
The electric motor installed at the rear is not so strong, but its power is 67 hp. Its operating voltage is 650V and air cooling.
Rechargeable Nickel Metal Hydride Voltage car batteries – 288V. It cools down just like rear motor, air driven by three fans at once. For those who are wary of the fact that they have to drive over the battery from behind, information - electromagnetic fields are completely damped thanks to the sealed metal casing in which the battery is placed, incl. There is no threat to health.
Job power plant clear and coherent. When the battery is charged, the car runs at low speeds exclusively on electric power - silently, as if under sail. With more intense pressure on the gas pedal, the gas engine is activated, and then you drive, enjoying the beautiful sound of the gasoline engine and powerful dynamics (just 7.6 seconds to reach 100 km/h).
Determine what it is hybrid car according to “habits”, it would be very difficult if data on the operation of the power plant were not displayed on the monitor. The wattmeter installed on the car also indicates the hybridity of the car. dashboard instead of a tachometer, which is not needed, since the speed of the auxiliary gasoline car The driver doesn't care. In addition, the Lexus px 400 does not even have automatic transmission gears, but a continuously variable variator.
Auxiliary gasoline engine
The disadvantage of the gasoline engine is that when you turn the key, it does not start. Only “Ready” lights up on the dashboard, i.e. "you can go" ( electric motors ready). When the battery is discharged, it recharges gasoline engine(during free rolling, the generator charges it, as well as during braking). The gasoline engine is switched on through a planetary divider even when the electric traction of the car is not enough. Therefore, with a power of 272 hp. and such a low level of fuel consumption - 9 liters per 100 kilometers. It simultaneously transmits torque to the generator, which charges the battery, and to the front wheels. Rear wheels they become leaders only if there is a need for this, which is determined by the VDIM system. Only if the front wheels slip, the second electric motor turns on, controlling the rear drive.
Everything in the four hundredth Lexus is unusual and unusual, and the concerns of its owner are completely different: The main thing is to monitor the battery charge, and not the fullness of the gas tank. Such a car will never stall. You can always drive away with electric motors.
The only “problem” of the miracle car is the constantly required attention. If you leave it alone for a couple of weeks, the car will be completely discharged, and it will not be easy to cope with it without the help of service specialists.
And yet the Lexus RX400h is a wonderful achievement of the genius of Japanese thought. It works without making any noise.
Because around battery the entire system is concentrated, many are concerned about the issue related to its operation in our winter conditions and its service life. Regarding the first part of the question, problems should not arise, since not a single case of battery failure associated with operation at low temperatures (down to minus forty degrees) has been registered by service departments. According to Toyota specialists, they cannot exist in terms of service life, since it is unlimited and the resource should be enough for the entire period of operation of the car. If you still have to deal with replacing the battery, it will cost 9.5 thousand dollars.
Disadvantages of a hybrid car
A wonderful car, a huge range of options, expensive finishing materials... But it was not without its flaws. Firstly, the steering wheel is somewhat heavy, which high speeds is an indisputable advantage, but the heaviness in it does not disappear even when turning the wheels in a stationary car. Secondly, the rear view camera provides an excellent overview when reversing, which in rainy weather makes the driver simply blind just a few minutes after the start of movement, during which it manages to be splashed with mud. Finally, air conditioning. In automatic mode, it does not behave quite adequately: a stream of cold air bursts out of the deflectors, which is difficult to fight.
But the rest useful options, never cease to amaze. It's both moving forward and backward rear seats, and an electrically adjustable steering wheel, and an adaptive lighting system that turns the headlights by 15 degrees to better illuminate the turn, and an easier landing when just touching the ignition switch, from dashboard The steering wheel moves back to the previously set position. The rear door, following the example of government-class sedans, can be locked and unlocked using a remote key or a button on the fifth door.
Only one seven inch screen with the TouchScreen function, which is worth it. It allows you to do without buttons, and change all parameters by clicking the necessary icons on the screen.
About the passive and active safety and there is nothing to say when it comes to Lexus. The Mark Levinson company deserves a special thank you for providing the interior with a simply amazing audio system. Its power is 240 W, ten speakers, a 230 mm ceramic subwoofer! Can you wish for anything more?
RX400h hybrid price
It's scary to think about the cost of a car. This figure is $78,250 approximately 4,000,000 rubles. But, comparing it with the price of the RX350, which is equal to 70.1 thousand dollars, the difference is $8,150. For this money, Lexus will be able to cover a distance of 143,728 kilometers. Well, in the end, you have to pay for comfort!
